- Boating
- Camping
- Disc golf
State Recreation Area
100 N. Maloney Dr. | North Platte, NE 69101
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Lake Maloney is just 6 miles south of North Platte is a great getaway spot for outdoor-lovers. Lake Maloney is popular for boating, fishing, water sports, camping and family fun. The 1,000 acre lake provides lake-goers the chance to watch wildlife, fish for a variety of species, or wakeboard. Lake Maloney has nice, shady spots for camping, grilling and picnicking. It also offers a disc golf course.
A sailboat glides across Lake Maloney. Photo by Julie Geiser, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
An aerial photo shows personal watercraft speeding across Lake Maloney SRA. Photo by Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine/ Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Visitors on the swimming beach at Lake Maloney SRA. Photo by Julie Geiser, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
All types of boats are permitted at the lake. You’ll see fishing boats, sail boats, paddle boats, kayaks and personal water craft.
Lake Maloney comprises 1,600 water acres. Anglers will find bluegill, common carp, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass and white perch. There is daily bag limit of 10 channel catfish. A wheelchair-accessible deck is located at the inlet.
There are plenty of opportunities for picnics with many picnic tables and grills in shady picnic day areas available throughout the park.
Two unsupervised swimming beaches are available for fun in the sun.
Lake Maloney offers 56 Electric Plus and 200 Primitive campsites. Coin-operated showers, dump and fill station, drinking water, two boat ramps and primitive restrooms are on-site. Camping is all first-come, first-served and stays are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30 day period.
Camping at Lake Maloney SRA is all first-come, first-served. Campers must register their nightly camping fees in a raised, locked box called an Iron Ranger. Self-service envelopes and instructions are provided at each station and accept cash or checks only.
Park Pricing
A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.
Reservations
Reservations are accepted for cabins, lodge rooms, and group lodges up to one year in advance of the arrival date. Reservations for camping are accepted up to 180 days in advance of arrival date. The Reservation Call Center hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CT) and closed on holidays.
